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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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